Ha Ling Peak and Miner’s Peak

Short and super-popular. Steep going up with some scrambling at the top.

Date: 2017-08-19

Location: Kananaskis

Distance: 7 km

Elevation gain: 740 m

Time: 4 h, including some long breaks

Friends: Mario, Chris

No photos from the initial ascent, which was on a well-marked trail through forest.

Shortly after clearing the treeline, it gets a lot rockier and steeper.

Miner’s Peak is right beside Ha Ling Peak.

All these people taking different routes to the summit.

Canmore.

It was windy and chilly at the top.

We headed back down a bit and walked over to Miner’s Peak.

It was much quieter there. For some reason, most people who trudged up Ha Ling didn’t hike the short distance over to the much more pleasant Miner’s Peak. It was warm and shielded from the wind in this little meadow so we relaxed here for a long time!

View of people climbing up Ha Ling from Miner’s Peak.

Scramble looking toward Mount Lawrence Grassi.

A short and enjoyable workout! Will try scrambling the three peaks near Miner’s Peak next time I hike this. And going on a weekday to avoid the crowds would be preferable.